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Fragrant Spring Nasigo Rice





Fragrant Spring Nasigo Rice

Spring Nasigo Rice Recipe: A Spring Tonic

Fragrant Spring Nasigo Rice

Lately, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying making delicious dishes with nasigo, and today I made nasigo rice. I’m the type of person who gets irritable very quickly if I don’t eat rice on time, so I absolutely must eat at the proper meal times. My mood can change so drastically, and perhaps because I ate lunch early at work, I was hungry on my way home. I could have had a snack, but I’m not a big fan of snacking, so I wanted to eat delicious rice. I wondered, ‘What kind of delicious rice could I make?’ I was tired of plain white rice every day, and I thought it would be nice to make some fragrant nasigo rice after a long time. So, after work, I stopped by the market and bought some nasigo. Nasigo is easily found in markets or supermarkets, which is proof that the seasonal nasigo has arrived. After stopping by the market to buy nasigo, I called my mother before going home and asked her for a favor. ‘I’m going to make nasigo rice tonight, so please soak 2 cups of rice for me.’ However, the 2 cups I expected were not the amount I received. It seemed like so much rice that I wondered, ‘Is this really 2 cups?’ When I asked my mother, ‘Is this really 2 cups?’, she replied, ‘I soaked 4 cups, just in case.’ No wonder it seemed like so much; my mother had soaked 4 cups. Since using all 4 cups of soaked rice was too much, my mother and I used only 2 cups in total, one cup each, and my mother used the rest of the soaked rice to make plain white rice for breakfast the next morning. There were various little incidents, but to cut a long story short, I will now tell you how to make the delicious nasigo rice that my mother and I enjoyed together.

Recipe Info

  • Category : Rice / Porridge / Rice cake
  • Ingredient Category : Rice
  • Occasion : Nutritious food
  • Cooking : Boil / Simmer
  • Servings : 2 servings
  • Cooking Time : Within 60 minutes
  • Difficulty : Anyone

Ingredients

  • 2 cups soaked rice
  • 2 handfuls of nasigo
  • 2 cups of water from blanching nasigo
  • 1 shiitake mushroom
  • 1/3 carrot
  • 1 Tbsp perilla oil

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

First, wash the nasigo thoroughly. Rinse the nasigo multiple times under running water to ensure it is completely clean. Pay attention to any soil clinging to the roots.

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Step 2

Next, blanch the nasigo briefly to reduce any bitterness and enhance its fragrance. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1/3 Tbsp of salt. Submerge the cleaned nasigo into the boiling water and blanch for about 30 seconds. Avoid over-blanching, as this can diminish the nasigo’s delicate aroma and make it mushy.

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Step 3

Immediately after blanching, plunge the nasigo into cold water to quickly cool it down. This helps preserve its vibrant green color. Squeeze out any excess water gently, then chop the nasigo into pieces about 1cm in length. Do not discard the water used for blanching the nasigo; this fragrant water will be used to cook the rice, adding a wonderful depth of flavor.

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Step 4

Prepare the vegetables that will be added to the rice. Finely chop the shiitake mushroom and the carrot. These vegetables will add texture and visual appeal to your nasigo rice. You can also add other vegetables if you like.

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Step 5

Now, let’s cook the delicious nasigo rice. In a pot (or rice cooker), add the 2 cups of pre-soaked rice. Pour in the 2 cups of reserved nasigo blanching water. Add the finely chopped shiitake mushroom and carrot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

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Step 6

Once the mixture starts to boil vigorously, reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer until the water level has reduced significantly, leaving just a small amount of liquid at the bottom. This allows the rice to cook evenly and absorb the flavors.

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When the water is almost absorbed, gently spread the chopped blanched nasigo evenly over the top of the rice. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of perilla oil over the nasigo. This adds a nutty aroma and richness. You can use sesame oil, but perilla oil complements the nasigo’s natural fragrance beautifully.

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Step 8

Finally, cover the pot tightly with a lid and let it cook on low heat for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. This final steaming allows the flavors to meld, resulting in a perfectly cooked, fragrant nasigo rice. Enjoy your delicious spring meal!

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